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Monday, January 07, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 08, 2013

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How can we decide if a particular action is worthy of being carried out or not? Bhagawan gives us the instructions left for us by ancient sages?

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Great sages of the past, filled with immense sympathy for their fellowmen, laid down rules, regulations, limits and directions for daily life and conduct, so that one’s hand and brain, instincts and impulses may not turn against another, but may turn towards the ideals of Truth, Righteousness, Peace and Love. They declared that every action must be weighed in the balance and approved only if it cleanses the emotions and passions; it has to be cast aside if it curdles or fouls them. Bhaavashuddhi (purification of mental disposition) should be the fruit of every action. The worship of idols, rituals, vows and fasts, festivals and holy days - all these are designed to tame the wildness and train one to tread the straight path to self-realisation.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 17, 1966.

You are a spark of the Divine; you must manifest it in every activity of yours. - Baba

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Sunday, January 06, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 07, 2013

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How are we to stop oscillating between God and the World? Bhagawan gives us a vivid example illustrating our inner thoughts and inspires us to be focused.

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Today you are like a mouse caught inside a Mridanga (Indian percussion instrument). When the player beats on the right, the mouse runs to the left – if the left is beaten, it runs in terror to the right. So too, you are running between God and World, reluctant to stick to God and at the same time, retreating from the denials and disappointments of worldly activity temporarily. Namasmarana (Remembrance of the Lord’s Name) will make you stick to God persistently. A lost child, regains joy only when it finds its mother – so too you will attain joy only when you find God within you and merge in Him. The ocean drop that rose as vapour, joins the congregation called cloud, falls on earth, flows along the ravines, and at last reaches the ocean. Reach likewise the ocean you have lost.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 17, 1966.

When the mind is pure, unselfish and unwavering, the Divine appears in all
His purity and fullness. - Baba

Saturday, January 05, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 06, 2013

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How can we overcome fear? Bhagawan explains and inspires today.

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A hermit once met the Goddess of Cholera on the road, returning from a village where she had thinned the population. He asked her how many she had taken into her lap. She replied, "Only ten." But, truly speaking, the casualties were a hundred. She explained, "I killed only ten; the rest died out of fear!" Man is Aathmaswarupa (Self-embodied), that is, Abhayaswaruupa (Fearlessness-embodied). If only you know your real nature, you will give no room for weakness or cowardice. This is the main aim of culture - to cultivate mental calm and courage; to make everyone feel kinship with everyone else. You are born with the cry 'koham' (who am I?), on your lips; when you depart, you must have the declaration 'Soham' (I am He), on your smiling face.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 17, 1964.

Let all your daily tasks be an offering to God; do not classify some as ‘my work’
and some as ‘His’ work. - Baba

Friday, January 04, 2013

sSai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 05, 2013

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Often we make resolutions to reduce our debt or even clear off our loans, as soon as possible. Should we also not make a resolution to clear our outstanding Karma? Bhagawan gently prods and guides us today.

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A little unpaid debt will soon assume huge proportions through high rates of interest; a karma (action) however trite, done with intention to benefit by the fruit thereof will involve future births in order to eat the fruit. The scriptures recommend one to wipe off all outstanding balances of Karma through three clear steps: First, the execution of actions righteously, with the right mental attitude (Karma-Jijnasa). Then comes the observance of moral codes for the upkeep of society and the discharge of one's duties and obligations (Dharma-Jijnasa). Finally, chanting the name of the Lord (Namasmarana) and considering it as one’s primary spiritual practice (Brahma-Jijnasa). Take any name of the Lord that pleases you – the cleansing value, curative value and the sweetness is exactly the same.Namasmarana will make you stick to the thought of God.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 17, 1966.

Devotion to the Divine will give you prosperity, peace and bliss. - Baba

Thursday, January 03, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 4, 2013

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The same Gita that glorifies Dharma, exhorts us to give up all Dharma. What is the significance of this lesson? Bhagawan clarifies today.

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Each heart is a Dharmakshethra (a warfield of righteousness), where there is a constant battle between the forces of good and evil. Why, the whole world is a Dharmakshethra. Hence it is very essential that every single child and mother, each and every one of you be devoted to Dharma (righteousness). The holy Bhagavad Gita begins with the word, ‘Dharmakshethrae’ and in the final chapter appears the phrase “Sarva Dharman Parithyajya”, meaning ‘give up all Dharma’. The significance of this is that through Dharma, you have to transcend Dharma. What is needed is the steadfast practice of righteousness. Scholarship and wealth are often burdens, they are indeed a handicap. Practice alone counts in spiritual matters.

- Divine Discourse, Feb 18, 1964.

If there is righteousness in your heart, there will be beauty in your character
and harmony at your home. - Baba

Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 03, 2013

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What is the purpose of the repetition of the Divine Name to win the game of life? Our Loving Lord explains it clearly so we may stay focused.

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So long as the consequence of Karma persists, you are bound to be born again and again to finish the consumption thereof. The slate of Karma has to be wiped clean so that your account of birth and death can be settled and closed with no balance. The Name of the Lord can light the spark of love within you to ignite the fire of Spiritual Wisdom, which will guide your mind towards this goal. Just as two branches of a tree, when grated one against another for some time generates enough heat to set the tree on fire, so too, continuous and sincere repetition of the names of the Lord will light the spark of wisdom within you. The holy Bhagavad Geetha says, Jnanagni dagdha karmanam - ‘The flames of wisdom reduce to ashes the effects of all activities’; they do not affect one anymore just like a rope that has been reduced to ash can bind no more.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 17, 1966.

One who discriminates well before engaging in any activity will naturally be righteous in conduct and behavior. - Baba

Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Sai Inspires from Prasanthi Nilayam - January 02, 2013

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How can we draw God nearer and dearer to us? Bhagawan explains and also blesses us today.

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God will not be attracted by learning, wealth or material possessions. God is drawn only by devotion. Take to Him, any troubles you have – He will accept all of them and fill you with joy. God loves every devotee. He accepts you for who you are. He is aware of all the difficult situations, trials and tribulations you go through and your devotion to Him, which gives you so much happiness. However, this devotion alone is not enough. What is needed is the regulation of that Divine Love, in the form of virtue and service. Do not criticise others, rather criticize yourself. Have the Name of the Lord on your tongue and the Form of the Lord before your eye. If you shape yourself this way, the place where you live will be the holiest of all. Let all your activities be directed only towards this purification in your hearts. I bless each and every one of you with success, in this noble effort!

- Divine Discourse, Feb 3, 1964.

To secure the grace of God you must adhere to right conduct and observe purity in thought, word and deed. - Baba